WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Alan Jackson - To Do What I Do Chords | Ver. 1
Performed By: Alan Jackson
As Perfored on the 2004 CMT Flameworthy Video Music Awards
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Capo 2nd fret
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Intro: G C Em D/F# G
Verse 1:
G C
I've been a waiter, a roofer, a clerk
D G
I've shoveled manure, till my pride hurt
G C
When your startin' out it's all part of the work
Em D/F# G
To do what I do
Verse 2:
G C
I've been evicted, for not makin' rent
D G
I made my daddy wonder where my good sense went
G C
For the price of a dream, my years have been spent
Em D/F# G
To do what I do
Chorus:
C
So I stand here tonight
D
With this six string guitar
G C
To be something I've always been in my heart
C D
Just for the chance to play you my song
G C
The thrill when I hear you singing along
Am C D
Has been worth everything I've been through
G
To do what I do
Verse 3:
G C
I've played for empty tables and chairs
D
For drunks that don't listen
G
Crowds that don't care
G
Been told countless times
C
Boy you ain't goin nowhere
Em D/F# G
To do what I do
Chorus 2:
C D
So I hope the critics and skeptics alike
G C
All bought a ticket to this show tonight
C D
They'll see first hand that I have survived
G C
What doesn't kill you makes you more alive
Am C D
and I'm one of the fortunate few
G
To do what I do
Verse 4:
G C
There's so much joy, this music can bring
D G
So I count my blessings when I step up to sing
G C
Cause there's so many people that would give anything
Em D/F# G
To do what I do
C D G
And I thank you, I can do what I do
